Stories · Wedding

Amanda & Gino

Ceremony: Saint Monica Church, South Philadelphia
Portraits: First Bank of the United States, Old City
Reception: The Vie by Cescaphe, Philadelphia, PA
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Amanda and Gino standing between the marble columns of the First Bank of the United States in Old City Philadelphia, her long veil trailing across the steps

Amanda and Gino’s wedding day basically had a little bit of everything I love about a Philly wedding. Gino and his groomsmen took over a South Philly street of row homes before heading to Saint Monica, a beautiful old stone church with a gold altar, which was packed with family. Afterward we headed to the First Bank of the United States in Old City for portraits between the columns and the iron gates, with Amanda’s cathedral veil catching every bit of wind it could find, and then everyone went to The Vie for a reception that, to be honest, was one of the most fun dance floors I’ve photographed in a while… confetti, a saxophone during the first dance and a crowd that never sat down.

Amanda’s jeweled heels, wedding invitation and custom name hanger

Amanda’s sparkling wedding heels on a bed of white flowers

A “to my bride” gift bag on the dresser on the wedding morning

Amanda getting her makeup done in the bridal suite

Amanda laughing with her bridesmaids while getting ready

Close-up of Amanda smiling as her makeup is finished

Amanda getting her lipstick touched up by the ring light

Amanda opening a gift on the bed with her lace gown hanging nearby

Amanda in her robe opening a gift with her gown hanging beside her

Amanda’s mom and bridesmaid helping her into her lace gown

Close-up of Amanda’s gown being fastened along her open lace back

Amanda smiling as she reads a “something new” card

Amanda’s veil being placed as her parents look on

Black and white portrait of Amanda under her veil

Gino’s velvet loafers, bow tie and cufflinks

Gino’s tuxedo jacket hanging by the window

Close-up of Gino’s cufflinks being fastened

Close-up of Gino smiling as his bow tie is adjusted

Gino adjusting his bow tie in a gold-framed mirror

Gino reading a handwritten letter from Amanda

Portrait of Gino in his tuxedo by the window

Gino laughing with his groomsmen on a Philadelphia street

Gino and his groomsmen walking down a South Philly street of row homes

Gino greeting his groomsmen outside before the ceremony

Saint Monica Church in South Philadelphia, where Amanda and Gino were married

Stained glass windows inside Saint Monica Church

Amanda arriving at Saint Monica Church as her family helps with her dress

Amanda laughing as the wind catches her veil outside Saint Monica Church

Gino walking down the aisle with his parents

Amanda and her dad at the start of the aisle

Amanda walking down the aisle with her dad

Close-up of Amanda and her dad walking down the aisle

The gold altar at Saint Monica Church during Amanda and Gino’s ceremony

The ring bearer taking a break on the pew

Amanda placing the ring on Gino’s finger

Amanda and Gino’s first kiss at the altar

Amanda and Gino at the altar with her long train spread behind her

Amanda and Gino walking back up the aisle as husband and wife

Amanda and Gino at the altar surrounded by white flowers

Amanda and Gino kissing at the altar after the ceremony

Amanda and Gino kissing in front of the ornate doors of Saint Monica Church

Amanda and Gino in front of the church’s metal lace doors

Amanda and Gino smiling on the church steps

Close-up of Amanda and Gino outside the church

Amanda looking back with her bouquet as Gino waits on the church steps

Gino helping Amanda down the church steps

Amanda’s cathedral veil spread across the brick courtyard in front of the iron gate at the First Bank of the United States

Portrait of Amanda with her bouquet in front of an iron gate

Amanda and Gino in front of the gold eagle iron gate at the First Bank of the United States in Old City

Amanda and Gino laughing in front of the iron gate

Amanda and Gino with her veil floating in the breeze

Amanda and Gino face to face as her veil sweeps across the frame

Gino kissing Amanda’s hand on the marble steps

Amanda’s veil trailing across the courtyard as Gino waits on the steps

Amanda and Gino at the top of the steps under a lantern

Amanda and Gino framed between the marble columns of the First Bank of the United States

Close-up of Gino kissing Amanda’s temple

Amanda and Gino between the columns with her open lace back

Candelabras and candles on the reception tables at The Vie

Champagne glasses and place settings at the reception

An ice sculpture with the couple’s name at the reception

Amanda and Gino’s grand entrance onto the dance floor at The Vie

Amanda and Gino celebrating as confetti falls during their grand entrance

Gino cheering with arms up during the grand entrance

Amanda and Gino starting their first dance

Amanda and Gino’s first dance on the white dance floor

Amanda and Gino’s first dance under the chandeliers

A saxophone player joining Amanda and Gino’s first dance

Amanda and Gino dancing as guests circle the dance floor

Amanda throwing her arm in the air on the dance floor

Amanda and Gino laughing at their sweetheart table during the toasts

Guests hugging at their table during the reception

Amanda and Gino raising their glasses at the sweetheart table

A guest dancing in the middle of a circle on the dance floor

Guests lifting someone in the air on the dance floor

Bridesmaids dancing with their hands in the air

Guests pointing at the camera on the dance floor

A guest singing on the crowded dance floor

Amanda and Gino dancing in front of the DJ booth

Gino dropping low on the dance floor as Amanda laughs

Amanda and Gino dancing as the night winds down

Amanda and Gino close together on the dance floor

Amanda and Gino’s last dance under the greenery chandelier

Amanda and Gino in front of a colorful floral mural

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